Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Modi: Online Gaming Law Safeguards Youth, Promotes E-sports
The Indian government passed a new law about online gaming.
The Prime Minister explained that the law is to protect young people from the dangers of online gambling, like losing money and becoming addicted.
The new law bans games where people can win money.
However, it supports other types of online games, like e-sports.
The government wants to encourage safe online gaming and create job opportunities in the industry.
Teachers are being asked to help students understand the difference between safe gaming and gambling.
The government introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
The Act bars online money games.
The Act promotes e-sports and other online games.
PM Modi emphasized the importance of protecting the youth.
Teachers are asked to sensitize students about online gaming.
- Who
- Government, PM Modi
- What
- The government enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
- When
- September 4, 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To safeguard youth and regulate online gaming
Proponents of Online Gaming
Government Perspective
Focus
Proponents of Online Gaming
Not explicitly mentioned
Government Perspective
Protecting youth from gambling addiction while encouraging other forms of online gaming.
Impact
Proponents of Online Gaming
Not explicitly mentioned
Government Perspective
Government states it is safeguarding the future of the youth.
- Legislation
- Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
- Objective
- Safeguard youth, promote e-sports
- Prohibition
- Online money games
- Encouraged
- E-sports and other online games